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Minsmere has been managed by the RSPB since 1947. Its long history as a nature reserve, wide variety of habitats and excellent visitor facilites, make this the UK's best nature reserve (as voted by readers of Birdwatch magazine in 2019).
More than 5800 different species of wildlife have been recorded at Minsmere, including about 350 species of birds. Of these, more than 200 species of birds are recorded every year, and it is possibly to see 100 species on most days.
Minsmere's reedbed is the third largest freshwater reedbed in England and is home to important poputions of Tarabuso, Basettino, Falco di palude, Porciglione, Usignolo di fiume, Cannaiola and Forapaglie comune, as well as otters, water voles and rare dragonflies and moths. In most years, at least one singing Salciaiola is present.
Scarce herons are regular in the reedbed, including Spatola, Airone bianco maggiore, Airone guardabuoi, Airone rosso and Mignattaio. The UK's first ever Pollo sultano was a popular visitor in 2016.
The famous Minsmere Scrape was the first such habitat in the world. This is a series of shallow lagoons, studded with islands, that was created in the 1960s to attract nesting terns and Avocetta and migrant waders.
In spring, this is a superb area to look for breeding birds, including up to 3000 pairs of Gabbiano comune. These, in turn, attract nesting Gabbiano corallino, Sterna comune, Beccapesci and Fraticello. Avocetta first recolonised the UK at Minsmere in 1947, and up to 100 pairs nest every year.
Spring and autumn migration can attract up to 25 species of waders per day, including good numbers of Pittima reale, Totano moro, Pantana, Piro piro culbianco, Piro piro piccolo and Combattente. Gambecchio comune, Piovanello comune, Piro piro boschereccio and Piovanello pettorale are regular, while in recent years, rarities have included Albastrello, Gambecchio di Bonaparte, Gambecchio di Baird, Cavaliere d'Italia, Falaropo beccosottile and Falaropo beccolargo.
Other passage and migrant seabirds that are regularly enountered onthe Scrape include Sterna codalunga, Sterna di Dougall, Gabbianello, Gabbiano reale pontico and Gabbiano reale.
The beach and dunes are home to a wide variety of scarce plants, as well as nesting Saltimpalo and Magnanina comune. Offshore, large numbers of Strolaga minore, Svasso maggiore and Orchetto marino may be present in winter, as well as smaller numbers of other seaducks. Stercorario mezzano and Stercorario maggiore are also regular offshore in autumn.
The deciduous woodland and scrub is important for breeding Usignolo and warblers, including Beccafico, Capinera, Sterpazzola, Bigiarella and Luì grosso, as well as Codirosso, Cuculo and Tortora selvatica. Many of these species are rapidly declining in the UK and across Europe.
Rarities, such as Rigogolo, Torcicollo, Averla piccola and Luì verde, are annual visitors.
A large Topino colony breeds next to the visitor centre and regularly attracts hunting Lodolaio.
The adjacent heath is one of the easiest places in the UK to see a number of scarce habitat-specialist insects, flowers and birds. The latter include Occhione, Succiacapre, Tottavilla, Magnanina comune and Saltimpalo.
The RSPB provides easy access paths, several birdwatching hides and a large visitor centre, with cafe, shop and toilets, and volunteer guides are usually present to help visitors to enjoy their visit.
Dettagli
Accesso
Minsmere is signposted from the A12 at Yoxford and Blythburgh, and from the village of Westleton, which is 3 km away. There is a large car park, with coach parking (pre-booked coaches only) and a covered cycle rack.
There are three nature trails of between 1.5-3 km in length, and eight birdwatching hides. A map is provided in the visitor centre. Most of the nature trails and hides are accessible by wheelchair, and a mobility scooter is available to hire. The adjacent heathland is best reached by car or bicycle - ask at the visitor centre for directions.
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , Zona umida , Lago , Spiaggia , Terreni coltivati , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Prateria/pascolo , Brughiere/lande , Fiume , Mare , Dune , CannetiCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Sabbioso , Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Migrazione primaverile , Migrazione autunnale , Estate , Inverno , Primavera , AutunnoPercorso
Sentiero ampioGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Sedia a rotelle , BiciclettaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
The reserve is open daily, dawn to dusk, except 25 and 26 December. Entry is free to RSPB members; a charge applies to non-members. The visitor centre is open 9 am to 5 pm (or 4 pm November to January).